Tue May 30th
National Mint Julep Day
National Mint Julep Day, May 30th each year, sets up a refreshing toast to summer on May 30th. People from around the country each year enjoy a glass of mint julep! This refreshing southern classic is a traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.
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A mint leaf, bourbon, sugar, and water are mixed in a classic mint julep. spearmint is the mint of choice in Southern California, where mint julep is more associated with the cuisine. The drink's preparations can vary from one bartender to another.
- According to some, the mint julep appeared in the southern United States sometime around the 18th century
- The term "julep" is generally understood as a sweet drink, particularly one used as a tool for medicine
- A gin-based julep was also popular during the 19th century
- During the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs serves almost 120,000 mint juleps each year
- Churchill Downs unveiled the world's biggest mint julep glass (6-foot tall) in May 2008
National mint julep day is the oldest national mint julep day in the United States' history
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